Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 · model year
2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016CHEVROLETEXPRESS 4500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 EXPRESS 4500 is exterior lighting with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2016 EXPRESS 4500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180419SUSPENSION
UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THIS AMBULANCE WAS CRACKED WHERE THE TOP OF THE COIL SPRING RESTS.THIS IS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE ARE CHUNKS OF THE CRADLE MISSING .WE HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE. THE RIGHT SIDE CRADLE SHOWS NO CRACKING OR FATIGUE.
Mileage: 39,172
20160607EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNDER HOOD FUSE 68 (AUX BRAKE LIGHT)P FAILURE. MODIFIED BUS BODY USES THIS AS SOLE BRAKE LIGHT OUTPUT. LOSS OF REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS SLOWING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT. VEHICLE NEEDS TWO SOURCES OF BRAKE LIGHT OUTPUT. FUSE PANEL HAS BOTH AVAILABLE WITH FUSING BUT ONLY ONE USED. WE ARE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR FIND CAUSE OF SHORT.
Mileage: 3,556
Compare 2016CHEVROLETEXPRESS 4500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 have?▼
The 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION.
Is the 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.